OPINION
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David Michael Miller
School board did the right thing on cops
The new three-year contract was amended to allow the district to drop an officer in one school after the 2019-2020 school year. It also calls for quarterly reviews of arrests and citations. Read more
Tell All: Road rage in the family
My fiance’s father is a great guy when he’s not driving. But he speeds, tailgates and explodes in road rage Read more
Jun 17, 2019
The incredible rise of CEO pay
While workers pay continues to languish, CEO salaries continue to skyrocket — even in Wisconsin. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
Feedback for June 13, 2019
Teachers respond to "Sound It Out," (65/30/2019) Isthmus' report on how Madison students are struggling to learn to read. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
Off the Square: Invasion of the scooters
The state Senate recently passed a bill legalizing electric scooters. Brace yourself. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
Joe Newton
Shop around
It’s a post-SESTA/FOSTA world. How does one find a reliable sex worker? Plus info on a used gym shoe query, and just who can deservedly shop at Mr. S Leather. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
Pervert the process, fix the roads
Wisconsin’s roads are a mess and the state badly needs to invest in public transit. But first it needs to find a way to raise tax revenue. A messy work-around concocted by Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee might just do the trick. Read more
Jun 11, 2019
Tell All: My girlfriend dumped me for a woman
I’m having trouble getting over this. It feels like I’m inadequate as a man and sexual partner. Read more
Jun 10, 2019
5:00 AM
The world has changed, Dave, and student loan debt is a bad thing
Today student loan debt is the second leading form of consumer debt in the country, exceeding credit card and auto loan debt. Borrowers worked hard to get their education, but they are trapped in a system that treats them unfairly. Read more
Jun 7, 2019
2:00 PM
David Michael Miller
Political hacks
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald began undercutting Tony Evers before the governor even took office. Read more
Jun 6, 2019
5:00 AM
Feedback for June 6, 2019
A reader asks: Who is stopping disruptive behavior in the classroom? Also, teachers write in support of Cheatham, and there’s divided support for a Mifflin Street historic district. Read more
Jun 6, 2019
5:00 AM
Off the Square: Everyone's a Sconnie!
Last week, Foxconn announced contracts with three companies that it described as "Wisconsin-based companies." So why have contracts for "Wisconsin companies" gone to businesses headquartered in places like Connecticut? Read more
Jun 6, 2019
5:00 AM
Trending
University Avenue near Shorewood Hills to get a makeover
The reconstruction plan calls for the slight narrowing of driving lanes and the addition of pedestrian sidewalks along the north side of University Avenue and east side of University Bay Drive. Read more
Underground Collective proposes catering operation at Garver Feed Mill
If Underground Food Collective gets its liquor license approved for Garver Events, it will be the exclusive caterers for the Garver Feed Mill. Read more
Fix it or lose it
The city has given the owner of the historic Suhr house on Langdon Street a deadline to fix the structure or risk losing it through demolition by neglect. Read more
A lot of trouble
The parking lot at The Malt House needs repaving. But owner Bill Rogers doesn’t have enough money to cover the bill. Read more
The incredible rise of CEO pay
While workers pay continues to languish, CEO salaries continue to skyrocket — even in Wisconsin. Read more
